sneak peek

noun

1
: a secret look
She took a sneak peek at the birthday presents hidden in the closet.
2
: a brief showing
We saw a sneak peek of the movie that will be released next month.

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No matter what your personal opinions are, a recent post from Olivia gave us a sneak peek of what seems like more performance looks—and spoiler alert, you better get used to the dominatrix vibes. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025 Add to that the screenings at the festival’s upfront event, held Monday, March 24, where top-tier buyers get a sneak peek at upcoming international series. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025 Watch a sneak peek of Jenn and Kelly discussing her run on The Bachelorette and Dancing Wiith the Stars below: Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Lawrence Yee, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 While most of the numbers are still coming in, some of the data is beginning to provide a sneak peek at trends—and get us a little closer to being able to answer the question: Do boycotts still work in 2025? Doug Melville, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneak peek

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“Sneak peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20peek. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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